Over a hundred people turned up to sweat it out during the ZUMBA fundraiser for the Capoot family at the Bottari Gym on Sunday. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)

Vallejo police Officer Jim Capoot’s tragic death has continued to compel many to support the officer’s grieving family, including during a number of events over the weekend that have raised thousands of dollars.

Hundreds ran — or walked — for two miles Saturday morning along Vallejo’s waterfront, raising about $3,000 for the Capoot family memorial trust fund, said Michelle Hawthorne, one of the organizers. However, the total donation was double that amount, since many donated without actually participating, she added.

Another thousand was also raised later than night at the Merrill Gardens dinner.

The long-time Vallejo resident and the Vallejo retirement community chef, Saverio Gratteri, came up with the idea of serving steak dinners to raise money for the family.

Even though Gratteri did not know Capoot personally, he said “You don’t need to know the person, the only thing you need to know is that the man lost his life to protect the city.”

All the money raised Saturday night goes to the Capoots, he added.

Like many other fund-raisers for the slain officer’s family, people from surrounding counties made their way to the various Vallejo events.

Nicole Decious, a Fairfield Police Department employee, danced along upbeat music on Sunday afternoon at the Vallejo High School gym.

“It’s a lot of fun and a great opportunity to show support for the family,” Decious said.

For three hours, hundreds participated in the Zumba, a form of dance exercise, for the Capoot family event.

Aimee Crutcher, organizer and VPD’s communications manager, said she was pleased with the turnout.

“A few people have told me that they feel like he’s here with us,” Crutcher said, pointing out that the gym was where Capoot once coached the Vallejo High girls basketball team.

Area businesses have donated food, raffle prizes as well as security for the event, she added.

Those who preferred a less physically intense experience, attended the benefit concert, Christmas for Capoot from the Island, at the Empress Theater on Sunday night.

“This man literally gave his life for the city,” said Izi Holokahi, the featured performer at the concert. “I feel really humbled and honored to be involved and a part of this.”

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